Tribunal sets £138 weekly rent for assured periodic tenancy in Newcastle
📌 In brief
The First-tier Tribunal decided on the rent for an assured periodic tenancy. They set the weekly rent excluding water rates and council tax, following the Housing Act 1988.
⚖️ Legal holding
A tenant is entitled to have their rent determined under the Housing Act 1988, section 14, for an assured periodic tenancy, as seen in this case involving a semi-detached house in Newcastle upon Tyne.
📖 What the law says
Under the Housing Act 1988, a tenant can apply to a tribunal to challenge the rent payable under their assured tenancy, except if the rent is based on a previous determination or more than six months have passed since the start of the tenancy. The tribunal will then decide on the open-market rent, considering the periodic nature of the tenancy and ensuring the terms match the original tenancy except for the rent amount.
Plain-English explanation — does not replace advice from a solicitor.
📖 Technical summary
The Tribunal set the weekly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £138.00, effective from 5 April 2021.
📜 Headnote Official document
The Tribunal determined the rent for an assured periodic tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, setting the weekly rent excluding water rates and council tax.
📚 Full judgment Official document
OUTCOME: Allowed
MR22 First-tier Tribunal – Property Chamber File Ref No. MAN/00EM/MNR/2021/0019
Notice of the Tribunal Decision and Register of Rents under Assured Periodic Tenancies (Section 14 Determination) Housing Act 1988 Section 14
Address of Premises The Tribunal members were 11 [ADDRESS], [POSTCODE]
Tribunal Judge [NAME] [NAME] [RESPONDENT] [ADDRESS], [ADDRESS], Newcastle upon Tyne, [POSTCODE]
Tenant Mr [APPELLANT]
1. The rent is: £138.00 Per Week (excluding water rates and council tax but including any amounts in paras 3)
2. The date the decision takes effect is: 5 April 2021
3. The amount included for services is not applicable
4.. Date assured tenancy commenced 2 December 2013
5. Length of the term or rental period Weekly
6. Allocation of liability for repairs Per Section 11 Landlord and Tenant Act 1985
7. Furniture provided by landlord or superior landlord None
8. Description of premises 3 bedroomed semi-detached house with garden to rear.
[NAME] of Decision 11 May 2021
📊 How courts decide similar cases
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A snapshot of this collection — not a prediction of your case's outcome.
⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this
✅ Tends to be accepted
- The tenant is entitled to a rent determination under the Housing Act 1988.
❌ Tends to be rejected
- No specific factors identified as leading to a decision against the claimant in these cases.
Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What did this decision decide?
The Tribunal set the weekly rent for an assured periodic tenancy at £138.00, effective from 5 April 2021.
What was the dispute about?
The dispute was about determining the rent for an assured periodic tenancy in a semi-detached house in Newcastle upon Tyne.
How did the court decide, and why?
The court decided to set the rent at £138.00 per week, effective from 5 April 2021, based on the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
Which laws or rules were applied?
The Housing Act 1988, section 14 was applied.
What was the argument that mattered most?
The argument that mattered most was the application of the Housing Act 1988, section 14 to determine the rent for the assured periodic tenancy.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?
The decision was for the person who brought the case, as the rent was set according to the Housing Act 1988.
What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?
Someone in a similar situation can expect their rent to be determined according to the Housing Act 1988, section 14.
What evidence or documents mattered?
The judgment does not specify the evidence or documents that mattered.